Pink Bank Lane is in Manchester and in Manchester district. M12 5GR is located in the Longsight electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Manchester, Gorton. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, M12 5GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M12 5GX, M12 5GY, M12 5RF, M12 5RY, M12 5RW, M12 5RP, M12 5RG, M12 5QA, M12 5RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M12 5GR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 35.3% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.8% | 44.4% | 7.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.6% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M12 5GR this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 29.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 26.8% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 11.9% | 7.9% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 5.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 9.6% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 8.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 41.8% | 51.8% | 10.0% | 2.7% | 49.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 35.5% | 18.5% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, just 33.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 33.2% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| European Union | 5% | 15.5% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.1% | 45.7% | 15.6% | 5.6% | 40.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 33.2% | -21.6% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 27.4% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.1% | 13% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.1% | 76.7% | -32.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 18.4% | 1.2% | 17.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 17.7% | 46.2% | -28.5% |
| Muslim | 67% | 6.5% | 60.5% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pink Bank Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gorton & Abbey Hey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-20 | £167,129 |
| 81 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-09-09 | £128,771 |
| 75 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-06-21 | £98,304 |
| 85 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2016-10-11 | £223,549 |
| 63 Pink Bank Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2008-02-27 | £115,983 |
M12 5GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in M12 5GR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reddish Vale Nursery School Reddish Vale Road , Reddish SK5 7EU | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martenscroft Nursery School & Children's Centre 33 Epping Street , Hulme M15 6PA | 4out of 4 | 3,961 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshfield Nursery School 42 Mauldeth Road , Heaton Mersey SK4 3NB | 3out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Collyhurst Nursery School Teignmouth Avenue , Collyhurst M40 7QD | 4out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's RC Primary School Wilpshire Avenue , Longsight M12 5TL | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowcroft Park Primary School Stovell Avenue , M12 5SY | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy Stanley Grove , M12 4NL | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes C of E Primary School Hamilton Road , Longsight M13 0PE | 2out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorton Primary School Mount Road , Gorton M18 7GR | - not rated | 760 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's RC High School Kirkmanshulme Lane , M12 4WB | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Mount Academy Gorton Education Village , 50 Wembley Road M18 7DT | 2out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Enterprise Academy Central Lytham Road , Levenshulme M14 6PL | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Ardwick 345 Stockport Road , M13 0LF | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Levenshulme High School Crossley Road , Levenshulme M19 1FS | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTE Group Whitworth House , Whitworth St M11 2WH | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Xaverian College Lower Park Road , M14 5RB | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connell Coop College 301 Alan Turing Way , M11 3BS | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loreto College Chichester Road , Hulme M15 5PB | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hulme's Grammar School Spring Bridge Road , M16 8PR | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney House School 2 Albert Grove , Longsight M12 4WF | 4out of 4 | 642 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Specialist Support Primary School Matthews Lane , M12 4GR | - not rated | 868 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Matthews Lane , Gorton M12 4GR | 1out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Gorton Hideout Youth Zone , 1 Queens Avenue M12 5PX | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melland High School Gorton Education Village , M18 7DT | 4out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Boba | 174 Pink Bank Lane | 150 yd | |
| Northmoor Community Centre | 95-97 Northmoor Road | 237 yd | |
| Shake Bee | 643 Stockport Road | 485 yd | |
| Desires | 645 Stockport Road | 485 yd | |
| Lahori Nazara | 635 Stockport Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Bingo, Kirkmanshulme Lane | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Chilli Grill | 99 Northmoor Road | 237 yd | |
| New City | 106 Northmoor Road | 253 yd | |
| Chans Takeaway M18 LTD | 168 Stanley Grove | 468 yd | |
| Big Joe'z | 170 Stanley Grove | 468 yd | |
| Daawat | 659 Stockport Road | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Road Superstore | 147 Mount Road | 659 yd | |
| Asda Longsight | Stanley Grove | 779 yd | |
| Appna Cash & Carry (Manchester) Ltd | 19 Mitre Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Grove Primary Academy STANLEY GROVE | artificial grass pitch | 563 yd |
| Belle Vue Sports Village (National Basketball Performance Centre) Kirkmanshulme Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 622 yd |
| Cedar Mount High School (Closed) Matthews Lane | 687 yd | |
| Annie Lee Playing Field (Closed) Mount Road | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Melland Sports Centre (Closed) Mount Road | 780 yd | |
| Rushford Park BROOKSIDE COURT BROOKSIDE COURT SLADE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Greater Manchester Transport Club Mount Road | 1,011 yd | |
| West Gorton Playing Field Knutsford Road | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.